Photo: Ford UK on Instagram
Five and something hours before Ford is supposed to take the veils off the seventh-generation Fiesta, the manufacturer’s British division published a single picture of the subcompact hatchback on Instagram. The message isn’t hilarious per se, but it begins with “Copy:.” What this means is that the girl or boy who’s in charge of Ford UK’s Instagram could use a coffee.
The post’s copy reads: “It’s here, the first ever photo of the Next Generation #FordFiesta ST-Line. The world’s most technologically advanced small car. #GoFurther.” From it, we learn two things. One: the ST-Line body kit looks really sporty, especially on 10-spoke wheels. Two: could someone at Ford define what technologically advanced means in the context of small cars?
From my point of view, this push on technology is a tell-tale sign the Fiesta is gunning for the top of the supermini segment, challenging the VW Polo’s status quo. Design-wise, the 2017 Ford Fiesta resembles a smaller Focus, from the front grille’s shape to the headlight clusters and the radiator grille.
Spy photos suggest the rear end will be adorned with horizontal taillights, making for a visual departure compared to the 2016 Fiesta and the 2016 Focus. Regarding the interior and what’s hiding under the hood, those will have to wait until the Ford Go Further event kicks off in Cologne, Germany.
Hearsay suggests the new Ford Fiesta is built on an evolution of the Ford B-car global platform, arguably one of the oldest architectures in the segment. But despite its old age, everybody loves how the Fiesta handles, especially in ST and ST 200 forms. If I were to bet a tenner on engine choices, the 1.0-liter EcoBoost turbo-4 and 1.5 TDCi turbo diesel seem like sure bets.
In the United States, the all-new Fiesta will arrive for the 2018 model year.
From my point of view, this push on technology is a tell-tale sign the Fiesta is gunning for the top of the supermini segment, challenging the VW Polo’s status quo. Design-wise, the 2017 Ford Fiesta resembles a smaller Focus, from the front grille’s shape to the headlight clusters and the radiator grille.
Spy photos suggest the rear end will be adorned with horizontal taillights, making for a visual departure compared to the 2016 Fiesta and the 2016 Focus. Regarding the interior and what’s hiding under the hood, those will have to wait until the Ford Go Further event kicks off in Cologne, Germany.
Hearsay suggests the new Ford Fiesta is built on an evolution of the Ford B-car global platform, arguably one of the oldest architectures in the segment. But despite its old age, everybody loves how the Fiesta handles, especially in ST and ST 200 forms. If I were to bet a tenner on engine choices, the 1.0-liter EcoBoost turbo-4 and 1.5 TDCi turbo diesel seem like sure bets.
In the United States, the all-new Fiesta will arrive for the 2018 model year.
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